Tri-State firefighter inspired by 'Biggest Loser' to make big change

Fucito lives healthier, exercises, almost lost 100 pounds in 16 weeks

UPDATED 10:07 AM EDT Oct 16, 2013

CINCINNATI -

A Tri-State firefighter proudly made a huge change.

"I had the opportunity to try out for 'Biggest Loser.' It wasn't something that was on my radar but as a fireman that was 390 pound,s I saw it as an opportunity to make a change in my life," Sal Fucito said.

He spent the night running around chasing kids coaching a local football team, but this wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for a moment of inspiration from the 'Biggest Loser.'

"I got to meet Bob Harper. I had referred to myself as a big guy and he said 'Sir, you're not a big guy you're a morbidly obese man.' He said 'I'll be honest with you, if my family is in a fire and I see you get off that fire truck I do not feel good about their chances for survival.' That really hit me hard because I believed in what I could do. Even though I was struggling to do some aspects of the job but I never looked at it from the citizens standpoint."

Fucito told WLWT he is now living healthier, exercising, and lost almost 100 pounds in 16 weeks.

He said anyone can do it with a little help and support.

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